Type of institution: Registered Training Organisation Level: Pre-degree CRICOS:
This qualification underpins a range of work functions and job roles that can lead to a horticultural trade qualification.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Structure
15 units: 5 core
10 elective
Subjects
Undertake propagation activities
Sell to the retail customer
Assist with turf construction
Renovate grassed areas
Assist with low volume irrigation operations
Assist with pressurised irrigation operations
Install aggregate paths
Fell small trees
Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal
Pot up plants
Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher
Prepare a grave site
Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls
Prepare turf surfaces for play
Follow point-of-sale procedures
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Operate tractors
Apply retail office procedures
Recognise plants
Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures
Apply a range of treatments to trees
Use power tools/hand held operations
Install tree protection devices
Fall trees manually (intermediate)
Lay paving
Use hand tools
Prune shrubs and small trees
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
Provide information on products and services
Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
Operate side by side utility vehicles
Undertake brushcutting operations
Operate and maintain stump grinding machines
Operate retail technology
Plant trees and shrubs
Trim and cut felled trees
Prepare and maintain plant displays
Care for nursery plants
Engage the customer
Control stock
Operate vehicles
Merchandise products
Fall trees manually (basic)
Participate in workplace communications
Conduct visual inspection of park facilities
Assist with landscape construction work
Perform retail finance duties
Collect and record production data
Perform pruning operations
Organise and maintain the store environment
Treat weeds
Work effectively in the industry
Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
Maintain properties and structures
Operate and maintain chainsaws
Transplant small trees
Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens
Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing